Seahorses keep their run going

WHITLEY Bay continued their impressive start to Division One season with a 3-1 win at Crook Town.

An early goal from Bay midfielder Ben Richardson was cancelled out by a Craig Moody penalty, but Nicky Gray’s men took the points thanks to Sean Taylor and Scott Lowery goals.

Newton Aycliffe took the points as Liam Jarvie grabbed the only goal in their win at Thornaby and a Cole Kiernan brace earned Guisborough Town a 2-1 home win against Penrith.

And an Isaac Walker equaliser earned Redcar Athletic a point in their home game against Pickering Town after Jamie Thornton put the visitors ahead in the first half.

Birtley Town continue to top Division Two after they eased to a 4-0 home win against Redcar Athletic.

An Ash Lavan hat-trick and a Danny Boyle goal inspired Billingham Synthonia to a 4-1 win at Jarrow and Alex Ramshaw got the only goal in Washington’s win at Willington.

Matty Hayton was on form again as his brace and a goal apiece from James Wilson and Jacob Cairns gave Bedlington Terriers an impressive 4-0 home win over Billingham Town.

Brandon Slater’s brace helped Blyth Town to 2-0 win at Esh Winning and there was late drama at Horden CW as Matty Moffat’s late strike helped Brandon United to all three points.

Jack Maskell’s early strike was cancelled out by Glenn Caygill’s equaliser and Moffat completed the turnaround in the last minute.

Boldon CA were back among the goal as they hit Chester-le-street Town for six.

Craig Fairley and Matthew Law netted as Prudhoe YC battled a 2-0 win at Ryton and Crawcrook Albion and Stuart Rose’s brace put Boro Rangers on their way to a 3-1 win against Newcastle University.

A late Daniel Landing penalty gave hosts Chester-le-street United a point against Easington Colliery, Bryan Norton netting in the first half.